lacertine

adjective

lac·​er·​tine

ˈlasə(r)ˌtīn,

-tə̇n

1

: resembling a lizard : lacertilian

2

: adorned with interlacings suggestive of lizard forms

Word History

Etymology

Latin lacerta lizard + English -ine

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